Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 37,900, John Durand, Navy. Conn Agency And Residence

SERVICE
NUMBER
Navy.
Durand, John
S. 37,900
Conn. Agency 2nd residence.
CONTENTS

11.724 X Connecticut
John Durand of Milford in the state of Connecticut who was a Marine in the Brigate Alliance  in the regiment commanded by Capt. Landers of the United States Navy for the term of Two Years - Con d
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 8 th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 th of June 1819 and sent to Pierpoint Edwards Esq r Esdge Bridgeport Connecticut -
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{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Connecticut

Notification sent September 23 rd 1820 to Henry C. Flagg New Haven Conn

John Durand
11.724 copy.
Sept 10/19.
MC

At a County Court, held in and for the County of New Haven, in the District and State of Connecticut, on the 5 th day of July 1820, the same being a Court of Record, and having a Seal, by virtue of the laws of said State.
PERSONALLY APPEARED, in open Court, John Durand a resident in the town of Milford in the County of New Haven in said State, and exhibited and subscribed the following Schedule, and made Oath that the same is a true and perfect Schedule of all his income and property, necessary cloathing and bedding excepted, viz:
6 Old Chairs $1.50 1 Chest $2.50 _____ $4 _____ 1 Old Table 50/100 1 Old Pot 25/100 _____ 75 1 Tea Kettle 50/100 _____ 50 $3.25
John Durand

District and State of Connecticut, ss.
Be it Remembered, That in the County Court, held in and for the County of New Haven , in the District and State aforesaid, on this 5 th day of July 1820, the same being a Court of Record, and having a Seal, under the authority of said State, personally came and appeared in open Court, John Durand aged 62 years, resident in the Town of Milford in the County of New Haven in said State, and being Sworn according to Law, doth on his Oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows: I entered on board the Frigate Alliance Capt Peter Landis in 1777 a Continental Ship & was discharged in 1780
that the original Declaration made by him, for the purpose of obtaining a pension under the Act of Congress of the 18th of March 1818, was dated the 8 th day of April 1818; that in pursuance thereof he was entered in the list of Pensioners, and received a Pension Certificate No. 11,724 And I do further solemnly Swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818, and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person, in trust, for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereunto annexed, and by me subscribed. And I do further declare that my occupation is that of a Sailor but unable to pursue my occupation by reason of poor eye sight and no other income and that I have no family residing with me
all which is subscribed by me the day and year aforesaid.
John Durand
Sworn to, and declared in the Court aforesaid. Whereupon said Court is, on satisfactory proof exhibited in Court, of opinion that the total amount in value of the property contained in the aforesaid Schedule, is 5 Dollars and 25 Cents, and doth order these proceedings to be entered in the records of said Court.
Miss Nancy Pragg Clap

District of Connecticut, ss.
I, Henry C Flagg Clerk of the County Court in and for the County of New Haven in the State and District of Connecticut, do hereby certify that the foregoing and the Schedule thereunto annexed, are truly copied from the records of said Court: and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of said Court that the total amount, in value, of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule, is Five Dollars and 25 Cents.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said Court on this
5 th day of July 182 0 .
Attest Henry C Flagg Clerk
I, Isaac Mills presiding Judge of the County Court in and for the County of New Haven in the State of Connecticut, do hereby certify that Henry C Flagg is Clerk of said Court, and keeper of the Seal and Records thereof; and that the preceding Certificate, under his hand, and the Seal of said Court, is authentic, and in due form of Law.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand in New Haven
this 5 th day of July 182 0
Isaac Mills, Chief Judge

John Durand
Declaration Marine.
Frigate "Alliance", Capt. Landers.
1770.
8 th April 1810.
The only evidence to prove the service of this instrument is the paper signed by Tho. Elwood, who stated that he was an officer on board the Alliance. His signature on rank and neither of them know to this instrument. It should be sworn to, & prop- erly authenticated to render it satisfactory - done
Adm. Fleet

Connecticut p. —
On the 8 th day of April 1818. John Durand a resident citizen of the United States an inhabitant of Milford in the County of New Haven State of Connecticut before me the Hon. Pierpont Edwards Judge of the District Court under oath declared that he served his country faithfully about two years in the naval service during the revolutionary war — that in the summer of 1778 he entered as a marine on board the frigate Alliance for a cruise, then fitting at Boston, & commanded by Capt Peter Landers — that in the following winter he went in the Alliance to France was in the memorable engagement off the east of England when the Alliance & the Bonhomme Richard, commanded by Paul Jones, engaged & captured the Serapis the Scarborough — that he served in the S. Alliance until she returned to Boston (with military stores & clothing) in the summer of 1780 when he was regularly discharged — that by reason of his reduced circumstances in life he stands in need of some provision for support — he therefore prays to be placed on the pension list of the United States according to the provisions of an Act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war."
John Durand

District of Connecticut ss April 8 th 1818 the within Named John Durand came before me & in my presence subscribed the within declaration & made Oath that the same is true
Richd Edwards
District Judge of said District

June 27, 1931
Mrs. Maria Goffin 4701 N. Albany Ave., Apt. 1 Chicago, Illinois
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section MCS
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 57898, that John Durand, while living in Derby, New Haven County, Connecticut, enlisted in October, 1779, and served three years as drummer and drum major in Captain Samuel Sanford's company in Colonel Sherman's Connecticut regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 6, 1818, at which time he was living in Derby, Connecticut.
In 1820 he stated that he was fifty-six years of age and that his wife, her name not given, was fifty-six years of age. He also referred to a son and daughter but did not give their names or ages.
*****
From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 57900, it appears that John Durand entered the service in the summer of 1778, serving as a marine on the United States frigate, "Alliance", which was commanded by Captain Peter Landais and was fitted out at Boston. He was in the engagement when the Serapis and Scarborough were captured off the coast of England. He was discharged in the summer of 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 8, 1818, at which time he was living in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut.
In 1820 he stated that he was sixty-two years of age.

In 1820 this soldier stated that he had no family residing with him. This is the only reference made to family.
***** Copy of abstract by A.W.F.
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 25552, that William Durand was born on April 27, 1760, in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut.
While residing in Milford, Connecticut, he enlisted and served with the Connecticut troops as follows: from May 1, 1776, six months as a fifer under Lieutenant John Prudden; from April 1, 1777, nine months as fifer in Captain Bradley's company in Colonel Eno's regiment; from April 1, 1778, one year in Captain Peter Hepburn's company; in the summer of 1781, three months in Captain Hotchkiss' company. He also stated that in 1778 he went on board the brig "New Broom", under Captain Israel Bishop and served four months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 10, 1832, at which time he was living in Milford, Connecticut.
He died on April 29, 1841, in Milford, Connecticut.
This soldier married on February 13, 1791, at Milford, Connecticut, Mary Baldwin.
She was allowed pension on her application executed March 25, 1842, at which time she was residing in Milford, Connecticut, and was aged seventy-four years.
No reference was made to children.
The above noted are the histories of the only soldiers from Connecticut by the names of John and William Durand that are found in the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Very truly yours,
F. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

37898 INVALID.
Rey
File No. 87898
John Durand Drummer Her. Nav.
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index: Vol. 2 , Page 148
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Nov. 7/98.
Mrs. A.W. Phillips, Derby, Conn.
May 17-1900 - Hist. to A. F. Durand Chicago Ill
June 26-1901 Mrs. Dr. Wilson - Bright Ch
1928 May 4. Hist. to Arthur F. Durand mcs
1931 June 27 Hist. to Mrs. Maria Soffin. mcs
1931 July 10. Hist. to Mrs. Wm. G. Shields mcs

Richard Edwards District Judge of the District of Connecticut do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that John Durand who made & subscribed the declaration contained in the annexed Schedule did serve in the Revolutionary war against the common Enemy as stated in his said declaration & I now transmit the proceedings & testimony taken & had before me in his case to the Secretary of the department of war pursuant to an act of Congress in such case made & provided said proceedings & testimony are contained in the annexed Schedule May 20 th 1818
Richard Edwards

I suspect Edward Dithmar's connection with Dithmar entirely that the nephew named John Dithmar by reason of his reduced circumstances was still in mind of the apostasy of his cousin for full suit, Edward Dithmar

Connecticut ss - Milford July 1. 1818
I Joseph Whiting of the County of New Haven Town of Milford do hereby say that for many years I have been well acquainted with John Durand of Milford that S d Durand by reason of his re- duced circumstances in life stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support that he is no- w for many years last past has been a resident cit- izen of the United States & further say not.
Joseph Whiting
New Haven County ss Milford July 1 - 1818
I personally appeared Joseph Whiting well known to me to be a respectable man & made oath according to law to the truth of the deposition by him subscribed before me.
C. H. Pond Justice of the Peace

Connecticut to Milford July 1. 1818
I Charles Pond of Milford, in the County of New Haven do hereby say that for many years I have been acquainted with John Durand of Milford & that I Durand by reason of his natural circumstances in life stands in need of assistance from his country for support & that he is & for many years has been a resident citizen of the United States Further say not.
Charles Pond
Connecticut to Milford July 1. 1818
Then Charles Pond personally appeared before me, the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the County of New Haven & made oath to the truth of the deposition by him subscribed according to Law.
C. Pond
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Shattord August 16 th 1818 I certify That I am fully acquainted with both the foregoing document and with the process of the same before when said deposition was taken and with the hand writing of each of them and I certify that the signature to the Dep o of Joseph Whiting is the proper hand writing of said Whiting; the signature Whiting to the Deposition of Charles Vose is her proper hand writing and that the W. Vose is a process of the same for the same county and the signature to the caption of said Deposition is the proper hand writing of said C. Vose and the Deposition and said C. Vose and the form of said deposition and that I am fully informed

That said John Devane is by reason of his residing in Massachusetts. Who in need of the assistance of the county for support of their children and dependents. But B. S. de is a resident
The dispositions of the hands of John Devane Joseph Whiting relative to the circumstances of John Devane the improved by the Hon. P. Edwards taken created by me B. S. Lord
that is etc.

That John Durand is by nature the friend in our America. Life in our age of man is in our world for all of us Step by step to the end of the day A common friend
That is
with
The dispositions of Charles Pond & Joseph Whiting relative to the circum- stances & citizenship of John Durand to be improved by the Hon. P. Edwards than treated by me (C. H. Pond)

The deposition of Thomas Durand of Fairfield town & county in the State of Connecticut is as follows - V iz
The depo t saith that in the year of 1778 he entered on board the frigate which then belonged to the United States called the Alliance and served therein as the second Lieutenant under the command of Cap t . Peter Landers a french gentleman and that the depo t served on board said frigate in the aforesaid capacity until the year 1783 - That he knew as the 2 d Lieutenant of the marines on board s d . ship and while there he became acquainted w th John Durand of Milford in the County of New Haven in s d . State of Connecticut who was one of the marines on board of s d . ship and served as such for about but not less than two years according to the best recollection of the depo t . - And the depo t saith that the s d . Durand was regularly and honourably discharged from s d . service in the same manner as the other marines who served their country faithfully while in s d . service Thos. Durand

State of Connecticut ss. I subscribed May 12. 1819
Personally appeared Thomas Wood the subscriber to the within deposition and made oath to the truth thereof as therein stated - That I am well acquainted with the Wood & believe full credit is to be given to his deposition relating to the particulars mentioned in his deposition
Samuel Rowland Justice of the peace
Dist. of Connecticut ss. May 12 th 1819 I, John B. Linsley, district judge and district secretary, that Samuel Rowland, with the above name, Samuel Rowland and with his hand written and that the signature to the caption of the within deposition is the true and correct handwriting of the said Samuel Rowland and that he has been at the place near with said Rowland for many years and that he is a brother of the bearer of this note for the county of Hampshire, in the State.

and that I have been for more than forty years well acquainted with the deponent Thomas Elwood and that this is a true and faithful statement — G. S. Turner

How
POSTAL CARD - ONE CENT.
PORT JUN 21
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
THIS SIDE IS FOR THE ADDRESS ONLY.
PENSION K JUN 22 1901 OFFICE U S
Pension Bureau Washington D.C.

To Myrtle the Bridport of Please give my service of John and - David in Milford Conn Co. and June 1818 - also Wm Dan and census of 1832 and 1840 - also Samuel Danard of 1832 & 1840 Wm of Milford New Haven Co. Conn - What of Enoch Woodruff Was he Drum Major Woodruff Mrs. J. H. Wilson Mortimer Bridport

Derby Connecticut October 26 th 1898
To the
Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir;—
OCT 29 1898
I have written Col. F. C. Dinsworth, Chief of Record and Pension Office, asking for the Revolutionary war record of John Durand drummer of Conn. - And he has referred me to you for additional items.
Can you give me the date of his birth - and the name of his wife? Also the battles in which

he served?
Trusting I am not asking you to take too much trouble
I am
Respectfully yours
H. C. Phillips
An early reply would be much appreciated
Address
Mrs. H. W. Phillips
322 Caroline St.
Derby
Conn.

2 37898
15 1/2 15 1/2

Love —
Please look up today if possible & send me your grandfathers' Folk Dances war
Record he enlisted from some place up in Conn. I think.
Adela

LAW OFFICES OF PAGE & DURAND,
CHAS. G. PAGE, A. F. DURAND,
PATENTS, TRADE-MARKS, COPYRIGHTS.
TELEPHONE, 1572 CENTRAL. CABLE ADDRESS, "CHASPAGE, CHICAGO."
ADAMS EXPRESS BUILDING, 185 DEARBORN STREET, CHICAGO.
Department of the Interior,
Chicago May 10th, 1900.
Bureau of Pensions.
I desire to secure the record of John Durand , who served through the Revolutionary War as a drum major. He was born in 1754 and, I understand, received a pension. This is all the information I can give at present.
Please advise me in regard to the matter.
Respectfully,
A. F. Durand

copy returned
ARTHUR FRANKLIN DURAND PATENT LAWYER AND SOLICITOR OF PATENTS 1129 MONADNOCK BLOCK 53 WEST JACKSON BLVD. CHICAGO HARRISON 8024
March 28, 1928
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Attention: Invalid Division
Sir:
Replying to your letter of March 24th, I enclose herewith a copy of my letter of February 8, 1928 to the Pension Department, and shall very greatly appreciate a prompt response.
Respectfully,
A. F. Durand

ARTHUR FRANKLIN DURAND PATENT LAWYER AND SOLICITOR OF PATENTS 1129 MONADNOCK BLOCK 53 WEST JACKSON BLVD. CHICAGO HARRISON 8024
February 8, 1928
Pension Department Washington, D. C.
Sirs:
I am endeavoring to get the full record of one John Durand, who served in the Revolutionary War, and I wrote the War Department, for this purpose, and have a letter from this Department, as follows:
"The records of this office show that one John Durand served in the Revolutionary War as a drummer in Capt. Samuel Sanford's Company, 8th Connecticut Regiment, commanded by Lieut. Col. Isaac Sherman. He enlisted June 20, 1780; was transferred in January, 1781 in the same company to the 5th Connecticut Regiment, commanded by Lieut. Col. Isaac Sherman, and his name last appears on the company muster roll for July, 1781 dated August 3, 1781.
"The records also show that one John Durand served in that war as a lieutenant in Capt. Thomas Williams' Company, Col. Philip Van Cortland's Battalion, New Jersey Militia. His name appears on a pay and bounty roll of that organization, covering the period from July 22nd to August 20th, 1780, which shows sum due 100 dollars, and his name also appears on a bounty roll of that organization covering the same period, which roll is dated January 16, 1781, and shows that this service was rendered at Newark.
"No record has been found of the service in the Revolutionary War of any other men named John Durand.
"The collection of Revolutionary War records in this office is far from complete, and it is suggested as a possibility that additional information may be obtained from the Adjutant General of Connecticut, Hartford, from the Adjutant General of New Jersey, Trenton, or from the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C."

From this I am not certain which one is the right one, but I am inclined to think that it is the one first given, and some previous information that I had on the subject, some years ago, was to the effect that the one who was a drummer in Captain Samuel Sanford's Company was National No. 26674, although I may be mistaken. What do your records show on the subject, and do they show the names of the parents of the John Durand who served in the 8th Connecticut Regiment? Perhaps the best way will be for you to just give me all the information you have regarding both of these men—that is to say, any information over and above what the War Department was able to give me in the said above quoted letter.
Yours very truly,
A. G. Durand

Sept 1,
4701 N. Albany Ave. Chicago.
June 1st. 1931.
Veterans Administration Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Sirs;--
Will you kindly give me the information contained in the application for Revolutionary service, of John Durand. He applied as a resident of Conn. Served as a Drummer and also as a Marine on Ship Alliance. Was pensioned in 1818.
Would like name of wife, residence, and names of children if given. We think his son William Durand pensioned in 1832 from Milford - we have used his name and service in D. A. R. and only recently learned he was probably the son of the above John, as William named one of his sons John.
Any help you can give us will be very gratefully received.
SGE-M. G.
Yours truly,
(Mrs) Maria Goffin
Sept 1,
The Adj't Gen. of Conn. advises us this John- father of William above- served as Drummer from Jan. 1st. 1881 to Dec. 31-1781 in Capt. Samuel Sanfords Company in 5th. Reg't.

Chicago, Illinois.
June 22nd. 1931.
Veterans Administration Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir;--
I am very desirous of getting the service of John Durand who served in Revolution as a Drummer and drew a pension in 1818. Would like company and place of residence, name of wife and children if possible. We think his wife was named Anne Down as the marriage records of Milford show a John Durand married there 12-29-1756 an Anne Down. Ant that they had a son William born 1760 who also served and was pensioned in 1832. He married Mary Baldwin.
We will be very grateful for an early reply.
WGS
Yours truly,
Wm G. Shields
William G. Shields 4701 N. Albany Ave. Chicago.
Signed from Conn.

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
L. W. B. I.37893.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
Nov. 7, 1893.
Madam:-
Replying to your recent communication you are advised that John Durand made an application for pension on April 6, 1818, at which time he was 54, years of age and residing at Derby, Conn., and his pension was allowed for 3 years' actual service as a drummer in the Conn. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Sanford and Col. Sherman. Place of enlistment Derby, Conn.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs. A. W. Phillips,
522 Caroline St.,
Derby, Conn.

W.C.A.
Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
May 4, 1928.
Arthur Franklin Durand, 53 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois.
Sir:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 37898, it appears that John Durand, while living in Derby, New Haven County, Connecticut, enlisted in October, 1779, and served three years as drummer and drum major in Captain Samuel Sanford's Company, Colonel Sherman's Connecticut Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 6, 1818, at which time he was living in Derby, Connecticut.
In 1820 he stated that he was fifty-six years of age and that his wife, her name not given, was fifty-six years of age. He also referred to a son and daughter but did not give their names or ages.
* * * * *
From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 37900, it appears that John Durand entered the service in the summer of 1778, serving as a marine on the U. S. frigate "Alliance", which was commanded by Captain Peter Landais and was fitted at Boston. He was in the engagement when the
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Serapis and Scarborough were captured off the coast of England. He was discharged in the summer of 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 8, 1818, at which time he was living in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut.
In 1820 he stated he was sixty-two years of age.
These are the only soldiers by the name of John Durand that are found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

July 16, 1931
Mr. William G. Shields 4701 N. Albany Avenue Chicago, Illinois
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section MCS Am
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 37898, that John Durand, while living in Derby, New Haven County, Connecticut, enlisted in October, 1779, and served three years as drummer and drum major in Captain Samuel Sanford's company in Colonel Sherman's Connecticut regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 6, 1818, at which time he was living in Derby, Connecticut.
In 1820 he stated that he was fifty-six years of age and that his wife, her name not given, was fifty-six years of age. He also referred to a son and daughter but did not give their names or ages.
*****
From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 37900, it appears that John Durand entered the service in the summer of 1778, serving as a marine on the United States frigate, "Alliance", which was commanded by Captain Peter Landais and was fitted out at Boston. He was in the engagement when the Serapis and Scarborough were captured off the coast of England. He was discharged in the summer of 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 8, 1818, at which time he was living in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut.
In 1820 he stated that he was sixty-two years of age.

In 1820 this soldier stated that he had no family residing with him. This is the only reference made to family.
*****
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 25552, that William Durand was born on April 27, 1760, in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut.
While residing in Milford, Connecticut, he enlisted and served with the Connecticut troops as follows: from May 1, 1776, six months as fifer under Lieutenant John Prudden; from April 1, 1777, nine months as fifer in Captain Bradley's company in Colonel Eno's regiment; from April 1 1779, one year in Captain Peter Hepburn's company; in the summer of 1781, three months in Captain Hotchkiss' company. He also stated that in 1778 he went on board the brig, "New Broom", under Captain Israel Bishop and served four months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 10, 1832, at which time he was living in Milford, Connecticut.
He died on April 29, 1841, in Milford, Connecticut.
This soldier married on February 13, 1791, at Milford, Connecticut, Mary Baldwin.
She was allowed pension on her application executed March 25, 1843, at which time she was residing in Milford, Connecticut, and was aged seventy-four years.
No reference was made to children.
The above noted are the histories of the only soldiers from Connecticut by the names of John and William Durand that are found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator